Steven Rosenthal

Upper Sandusky: Steven I. Rosenthal, age 74, of Upper Sandusky, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at 2:42am at his home in Upper Sandusky.

Steve was born on October 7, 1943 in Chelsea, Massachusetts to Elliott and Dorothy (Weinberg) Rosenthal, both of whom are deceased. He married Melanie E. Emptage on June 4, 1979 in Marseilles, Ohio, and she survives.

He is also survived by 4 children: Jennifer (Jeffrey) Davis of Marseilles, Daniel (Colleene) Clark of Lyman, South Carolina, Adrian Reynolds, and Marissa Grant-Morris. 5 grandchildren, 1 step grandchild, and 4 great grandchildren and a sister, Nancy Watts of Savannah, Georgia, along with 3 nephews, Wayne, Rick and Donald Watts.

Steve was member of the Temple Israel in Marion, Ohio, where he taught religious ethics, and also served as the Jewish Chaplain at the Marion Correctional Facility.

Graveside services for Steven I. Rosenthal will be held at 2:00pm Friday, November 17, 2017 at the Grand Prairie Cemetery, Brush Ridge, with Rabbi Natalie Shribman.

Memorial contrbutions may be made to the Temple Israel or Hospice of Wyandot County and can be sent to Lucas-Batton Funeral Home, 476 S. Sandusky Ave. Upper Sandusky, Ohio, 43351.

Online condolences may be sent to www.lucasbatton.com.

Published in the Marion Star on Nov. 16, 2017

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Allen Lee Swinson

MARION: Allen Lee Swinson, age 66, of Marion, passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2017 at Marion General Hospital. On August 11, 1951, he was born to the late Iswac and Dorthea (Green) Swinson, and on June 30, 2001, he married his wife Sherri (Ruth) Swinson, who still survives in Marion.

Allen worked as a truck driver for over 30 years, and he was nearing retirement from MBI. His grandchildren were his pride and joy, and everyone in his life knew him as a hard worker. Considered a devoutly religious man by all who knew him, Allen attended CenterPoint Church in Marion. He was good at pool, and he enjoyed motorcycles and camping with his brother-in-law Steve. Above all else, he was an uplifting man who could leave anyone wearing a smile and feeling completely encouraged.

He is survived by his wife Sherri Swinson of Marion; his daughter Tahitia (Justin) Tanner of Marion; his son Allen Swinson, Jr., of Marion; his brother Eddie Joe Swinson; his sisters Iretha Swinson, Pearl Spill, Hattie (Curtis) Rogers. Teresa Swinson, Marry Swinson, Annie (Mauriceo) Barrands, and Idean (James) Iott; his grandchildren Justin Tanner, Jr., and Olivia Tanner; his brother-in-law Steve Ruth; his sisters-in-law Shelley Ruth, Shannon Bundy, and Sarita Ruth; his mother- and father-in-law Geri and Harold Ruth; his longtime friends Don and Roz Jones; and his good friend Jerry Phillips.

He was preceded by his parents Iswac and Dorthea, one brother, and six sisters.

Calling hours will be held on Monday, October 2, 2017 from 10 AM to 12 PM at CenterPoint Church, 2303 Marion-Mount Gilead Rd., Marion, Ohio. Services will take place at 12 PM at the church with Pastor John Peterson officiating. Burial will follow at Grand Prairie Cemetery.

Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.boydbornfuneralhome.com.

Published in the Marion Star on Sept. 30, 2017

Geoffrey Arthur Scholz

Geoffrey Arthur Scholz, age 65, of Marion, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2017 at Grant Medical Center.

Geoffrey, better known as Geoff, was born in Marion, Ohio on May 16, 1952 to the late Rudolph Arthur and Barbara M. (Miller) Scholz.  Being a lifelong Marion resident, Geoff attended Pleasant High School graduating in 1970.  Geoff spent one year studying at The Mount Vernon Nazarene University and then enlisted US Navy where he was a Boiler Technician.

Being trained as a Boiler Technician in the US Navy, Geoff found his calling working for Marion Correctional Institute in the Powerhouse retiring as a supervisor.  Not being able to sit still after his retirement, Geoff returned to work at MCI in the Powerhouse helping to maintain the boilers and electrical equipment.

Geoff was a quiet and giving man, who would occasionally crack a joke.  He was loyal to a fault making sure his family was always safe, protected, and taken care of.  He could often be found spending countless hours with his daughters and granddaughter.  Geoff frequently attended car shows and had a love for classic Shelby Mustangs.

Geoff is survived by daughters, Mallory (Anthony) Caeton of Marion and Hillary Scholz of Marion; granddaughter, Rory Caeton; brother, Kim (Karol) Scholz of Sunbury; and sister, Rebecca S. (John) Shipman of Edison; and the mother of his children, Teresa Haverstock.
Donations may be made in Geoff’s honor to The Marion First Church of the Nazarene.
Visitation will be held at the Marion First Church of the Nazarene, 233 W Church St, from 4 until 7 pm on Friday, September 29, 2017.  Funeral services will be held 11:30 am at the church Saturday, September 30, 2017 with Rev. Jan Winnale officiating. Military honors will be presented by The Marion County United Veterans Council and burial will follow at Grand Prairie Cemetery.

Snyder Funeral Homes of Marion are honored to serve Geoff’s family.  Online condolences and memories may be expressed by visiting www.SnyderFuneralHomes.com.

Valerie J. "Val" Melvin

MARION: A woman with a huge loving heart, Valerie J. "Val" Melvin, age 50, of Marion, died unexpectedly on Friday, April 21, 2017, at home.

On August 16, 1966, Valerie was born in Marion, Ohio, the daughter of Elaine (Price) Schenkel of Marion, and the late Raynald "Bud" Schenkel. She graduated from Ridgedale High School in the class of 1984.

Continuing her education, Val earned degrees from Tri-Rivers Cosmetology Program and the Marion Technical College Nursing program.

Valerie worked as a nurse at the North Central Correctional Institution and at Marion General Hospital in their behavioral health unit. She also made many friends cutting hair at Master Cuts in the Marion Mall. She formerly attended the Victory Center Church of God.

An excellent cook and baker, Val loved spoiling her family with their favorite meals. Her specialty though was deserts. She always made sure there were deserts with every meal, telling everyone "you have got to try this."

A beach lover, Valerie loved traveling and going on cruises, trying to get to any beach as often as she could. She also enjoyed tending to and watering her flowers and hanging baskets every year.

Most important of all to Valerie was her family. She especially cherished her grandchildren, who lovingly referred to her as "Mawgie". She made them special breakfasts, took them on nature walks, took them to the pool and just sat outside with them and played for hours. They always begged her to have a picnic outside and Mawgie of course would do just that.

Special in so many ways, Val had a knack for brightening the days of everyone around her with her warm smile and sweet laugh. She was filled with love for her family and friends, caring for everyone unconditionally, and she would do anything for anyone.

Val will be dearly missed by her three children: Christopher Melvin, Brooke (Corey McDuffie) Melvin, and Kierra Shaver; three granddaughters: Mya Leighann Melvin, and Allure and Cambryn McDuffie; her mother, Elaine Schenkel, all of Marion; two siblings: Jeff Schenkel of Columbus, and Melanie Davis of Chesterville; numerous nieces and nephews; and her former spouse, Brian Melvin.

Her family will greet friends from 4 - 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 26, at the Snyder Funeral Homes, GUNDER/HALL Chapel, 347 W. Center St., Marion. Services honoring her life will also be held there at 11 a.m. on Thursday, with Pastor Marcellus de Oliveria officiating. Burial will follow in Chapel Heights Memory Gardens.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family in care of the funeral home.

Snyder Funeral Homes of Marion are honored to have been chosen to serve Valerie's family and your condolences may be expressed to them via www.SnyderFuneralHomes.com.

Published in the Marion Star on Apr. 26, 2017 - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/marionstar/obituary.aspx?n=valerie-melvin&pid=185202738&fhid=8675&f=portal#sthash.mGgtgM5F.dpuf

Larry Newman

Larry K. Newman, 69, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 11, 2017.

Larry was born in KY on February 1, 1948, to Harold and Laura (Bishop) Newman and is preceded in death by his parents and son Mark Newman. He is survived by his wife and life-long friend, Linda (Tilley) Newman; children, Matthew (Kimberly) Newman, Kathy (Kenneth) McLaughlin, Jeremy (Tanya) Newman, Joel (April) Newman; brother, Harold "Bud" (Jennifer) Newman; grandchildren, Rebekah, Ashleigh, Hannah, Sarah, Abigail, Danielle, Leah, Eden, Ethan, Elijah, Kyle, Josiah, Malachi, Zachariah; sister-in-law, Joanne (Mike) Glenn; aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.

Larry served in the US Air Force and was a member of the National Honor Guard in Washington, D.C. He retired after a long career with the State of Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections.

Larry graduated from Mifflin High School in 1966 and graduated from Urbana College with a Bachelor's Degree. He stayed busy during his retirement antiquing with Linda and spending time with his children and grandchildren.

Family and friends will gather on Monday, April 17, 2017, 5-8 p.m. at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, NE Chapel, 3047 East Dublin-Granville Road, Columbus, OH 43231 with the Funeral on Tuesday, April 18, 2017, 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Northlawn Memory Gardens. Messages of condolence may be left at www.NewcomerColumbus.com.

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Published in The Columbus Dispatch on Apr. 13, 2017

Andre L. Goodwin

Published in the Marion Star on Feb. 28, 2017

MARION: Andre L. Goodwin, 54, of Marion, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2017. Andre was born in Marion, Ohio on June 2, 1962. Andre was a Correction Officer at Marion Correctional Institution since 1996.

Andre is survived by sisters; Sheila, Alvina and Sheri Goodwin, children; Aaron Goodwin of Marion, Alston McGary, US Army, Aubree Goodwin of Lake Worth, FL, Brenden Goodwin of Prospect, Ohio; grandchildren; Asher Goodwin, Niyah, and Audriana Petrillo, nieces, nephews, and a host of family and friends. Andre is preceded in death by his parents, Alvin and Joan (Dancy) Goodwin.

Visitation will be held Friday, March 3, 2017 from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm at Christ Missionary Baptist Church 394 Fairview Avenue, Marion Ohio 43302. The funeral service will immediately follow at 1:00 pm. Elder Tyrone A. Kaiser will be officiating. Burial will follow the funeral at Marion Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Boyd-Born Funeral Home.

Erlinda Barranda

Erlinda Barranda, 74 of Marion, Ohio passed away on February 11, 2017 at Mt. Carmel Hospital, Columbus Ohio. She was born in Candaba, Pampanga Philippines to the late Angeles, Sr. and Beatriz Barranda. She is strong willed, purpose driven and has been a longtime dedicated staff of Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction.
 She was preceded in death by her parents Angeles and Beatriz Barranda, sister Natividad Barranda and brother Angeles Barranda, Jr. She is survived by her sister Cres (Nes) Gacusan of Marysville, Ohio, brother  Robinson (Elma) Barranda of New York, sister-in-law Rexie Barranda of Lubbock Texas, sister Evangeline ( Matthew) of Indiana: nephews and nieces with their families and friends.
 
Memorial service will be held at 4:00 pm  on March 4, 2017, Saturday at Shaw- Davis Funeral Homes, Clintonville with Rev. Alfonso Briones officiating.